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Very Important News About Allume Heart

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You know that feeling when there is something you would love to do, but then you realize that you do too much already and you really just need to tuck yourself in with your family and live small?

Hidden.

Quiet.

Friends, I’m there. I just can’t do another thing, and so I’ve decided to cancel Allume Heart.

If I choose to continue on and do it, I will be abusing my family. I just can’t give any more Saturdays to my work. I can’t keep saying to my children, “I’m sorry, mommy has to work on the conference.” I can’t continue to put off adoption because “I’m just too busy.”

One conference is enough, and I’m so thankful to be able to continue with Allume Social (fall).

I know that this news will make many of you sad, some of you mad, and some of you confused. I’m really sorry for failing to keep my commitment to you. I hope that you will forgive me and my foolishness into jumping the gun with another conference.

I love you all so much and I love being a part of Allume Social in the fall, and Jessica and I are working very hard to make it something worth investing in. We are going to add elements of what Allume Heart was going to have, so all the goodness will still be there. Just, in one place. Here on the east coast.

I just only have so much time, and my little ones need their mama.

Thank you for your grace as I continue to figure out my way and what the Lord would have me do with the time He gives.

Love to you,

Sarah Mae

Comments

  2. I am glad you are bravely saying no where you need to prioritize, and I am a bit selfishly happy because two conferences meant I might not see my west coast peeps…so I am hoping this means they will be able to make it!  We appreciate all of your hard work!

  5. I’m sure this was a really hard decision and really hard to post as well. Kudos to you for following your heart. It sounds to me like you are choosing to do the best things instead of just good things and I think we can all learn from your example. Praying rest and peace for you as you follow God’s plan. May you abide under the shadow of His mighty wings. Blessings, Kristin

  6. I’ve never been to a conference, but I really admire your courage to stand up and put family first.  Good for you!  Inspires me to do the same!

  8. Thank you for modeling transparent honesty and honoring God with your priorities instead of self. And as hard as it is to make these kind of tough decisions, I admire how you are doing it with poise and grace, and leading by example with strength. And I can’t wait to see how God is going to continue using you in ways that He is glorified in it all. Please know I’m praying for you and your team, and look forward to our time there. October just can’t come soon enough!

  9. Thank you for simply being openly honest with us.  I know this was hard for you to decide and carry out.  It is so refreshing to hear your heart on this matter and know that you did the hard thing so that in the end God is glorified by your faithfulness to the family He has given you.  Thank you!  Your example of doing the hard thing – but the right thing – in this situation shines brighter than all the work you would have poured into putting on another conference. *hugs*

  10. Only grace to you, my friend. Only grace. 
    Family simply must come first — and the fact that you listened to that still small voice of family, of littles only young once — that matters. 
    For all that you do with Allume right now, thank you. My life has been blessed by your dedication to beauty, authenticity, and relationship. 
    Again, grace.
    With love.
    Rachel

  11. I don’t think there is one of us out here that doesn’t understand.  We are blessed by Allume/Relevant year after year and in God’s time there will be an Allume Heart if it is meant to be.  You are right where you are supposed to be.  God wants you to put your family first and we all get it and if we don’t they we really need to pray!  Love you girlfriend.  Many hugs to you and your littles!!

  12. Thank you for sharing openly and transparently Sarah Mae!  We all need to keep our priorities straight, even ministry outside our home.  A wise older woman in my life shared that God’s callings on our life should never distract from the first priorities he has given us, but rather enhance what we are already doing.  Thank you for setting a good example to so many of us mothers out there that just so desperately want to serve.  May we all remember our first ministry is in our home and to do it well first. 

    Praying for you as you seek to serve Him alone and find rest.  Love & Prayers, Angie

  13. This is perfect and right. You set a beautiful example for many. And selfishly, I am thrilled that this may bring sme west-coasters to PA, so I can hug more necks. Thanks, Sarah Mae for being real and living it!

  15. Respect you more for this than hosting two conferences. Truly wonderful decision. Thank you for allowing His Spirit to direct your steps. He will do great things for Allume because y’all are seeking His will in important decisions.

  17. Congratulations on taking this great big step – backward – that will propel you forward. You were giving to us what belongs to your family. That’s not what you intended to do. Those of us who love you will always love. Those who think they own you, well they’ll just fade away.
    Sarah Mae, thank you.

  18. I think you made the right decision. I honestly was a little worried for all those involved because I know that putting on one conference is a big job. Just a thought, maybe you could alternate the locations and have Allume Social somewhere out west in 2013. It wouldn’t be as convenient for you to plan, but it might be a great compromise.

    Of course, I shouldn’t be saying that since I’m much closer to PA, but I really hate the fact that some women might not get to experience Allume because of the distance. I have grown in so many ways by being blessed to be able to attend for the past two years. I wish every woman could get to experience what I have.

    Thanks to the entire Allume team. You’ll probably never know, this side of heaven, just how much your sacrifice has meant to so many people.

  20. I’ve never commented but just have to say~ You just showed up Jesus. That’s what He would do and say and you are awesome so go hold those babies and don’t worry about what everyone feels or says. You only get so long to be a mama~ a gift and privilege. Blessings and love!!! 

  23. I’m coming to Allume for the first time this fall, and I am thrilled that it’s being hosted by people who understand their priorities in life. It makes me feel like this will be a conference worth attending, with a message that is real and honest and truthful. Thank-you for that.

  24. Love those little ones, that’s your awesome profession. You actually are giving Us the courages to say ‘no’ where we each need to in our lives to take care of ourselves and our families. we need to give each other grace and give ourselves grace. I can never understand how there are so many women out there that can homeschool and blog and write books and create curriculum and have spotless homes. Makes me wonder why I can’t manage half of that. thanks for being Real!

  25. Thank you for being honest, faithful and wise. Leadership is a tough road and many of the decisions a leader need to make are not easy ones. You have chosen the better and continue to be one who leads by example. Ever grateful.

  26. Sarah I am so thankful for sister’s like you who openly and honestly humble yourselves and say listen it’s to much I think to many (self included) try to take on WAY TO MUCH and expect it to all flow smoothly but God only blessed us with so many hours and their is a divine order in which we are to spend those hours and we can’t pretend to be super mom’s we just simply can’t do it ‘ALL’ so thank you for your open transparent heart may God Bless your journey sis!!!

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